Panther Football Game Day Experience
9/16/2021 9:30:00 AM | Football, General
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Panther fans get their first opportunity to watch UNI football inside the UNI-Dome this season when the Panthers host the Tommies of St. Thomas on Saturday, September 18.
Listed below are fun and exciting opportunities for fans to celebrate the game day with the best fans in the FCS. Also listed are other amenities and safety information that will make your day as enjoyable as possible.
For UNI indoor athletic events, masks are encouraged.
Hv-Vee Fan Zone – In 2021, the Hy-Vee Fan Zone will be located in the North West corner of the west UNI-Dome parking lot. The hassle free tailgate experience will feature live music, free food samples, and games. Fans can arrive at the Fan Zone at 1:30 pm and stay until 3:30 pm.
Tailgating/Parking - Lots open six hours prior to the scheduled start time of the game. Charcoal grills and gas grills are permitted for cooking. No open fires are permitted. There is no re-entry allowed. Panther Scholarship lots remain the same with entrance granted with a pass while other public lots are available around the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center. For all of your tailgating and parking questions, please visit HERE!
Golf Car Shuttles - For those that need assistance getting to and from the UNI-Dome from the parking lots. Please communicate with your parking attendant in your particular lot and they can assist with having a golf cart pick you up from your location. If you park on the south side of 27th street, please meet the shuttle near the cross walk.
Guest Services – Any questions about game day information, seating location, tickets and anything else related to the game day experience can be answered at the guest services table. In 2021, the guest services table will be located on the north deck in the UNI-Dome.
Mothers Room - For mothers with infants we are offering a nursing room located between sections Q and R on the west concourse.
Kids Zone - The Kids Zone will be located on the north deck in the UNI-Dome. This will give our younger fans the opportunity to get creative with some fun Panther coloring activities. The Kids Zone will open 30 minutes before kickoff and will close at the end of the third quarter.
TC's Big Money Raffle – This year's raffle will be located at the guest services table. TC's Big Money Raffle will generate revenue to help enhance the UNI student-athlete experience. There will be three cash drawings announced live at home games throughout the athletic season, with prizes of $1,000. $2,000 and $10,000. Raffle tickets will be $100.00 per ticket and must be paid by check or cash only, per the State of Iowa guidelines. More information can be found HERE.
Listed below are fun and exciting opportunities for fans to celebrate the game day with the best fans in the FCS. Also listed are other amenities and safety information that will make your day as enjoyable as possible.
For UNI indoor athletic events, masks are encouraged.
Hv-Vee Fan Zone – In 2021, the Hy-Vee Fan Zone will be located in the North West corner of the west UNI-Dome parking lot. The hassle free tailgate experience will feature live music, free food samples, and games. Fans can arrive at the Fan Zone at 1:30 pm and stay until 3:30 pm.
Tailgating/Parking - Lots open six hours prior to the scheduled start time of the game. Charcoal grills and gas grills are permitted for cooking. No open fires are permitted. There is no re-entry allowed. Panther Scholarship lots remain the same with entrance granted with a pass while other public lots are available around the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center. For all of your tailgating and parking questions, please visit HERE!
Golf Car Shuttles - For those that need assistance getting to and from the UNI-Dome from the parking lots. Please communicate with your parking attendant in your particular lot and they can assist with having a golf cart pick you up from your location. If you park on the south side of 27th street, please meet the shuttle near the cross walk.
Guest Services – Any questions about game day information, seating location, tickets and anything else related to the game day experience can be answered at the guest services table. In 2021, the guest services table will be located on the north deck in the UNI-Dome.
Mothers Room - For mothers with infants we are offering a nursing room located between sections Q and R on the west concourse.
Kids Zone - The Kids Zone will be located on the north deck in the UNI-Dome. This will give our younger fans the opportunity to get creative with some fun Panther coloring activities. The Kids Zone will open 30 minutes before kickoff and will close at the end of the third quarter.
TC's Big Money Raffle – This year's raffle will be located at the guest services table. TC's Big Money Raffle will generate revenue to help enhance the UNI student-athlete experience. There will be three cash drawings announced live at home games throughout the athletic season, with prizes of $1,000. $2,000 and $10,000. Raffle tickets will be $100.00 per ticket and must be paid by check or cash only, per the State of Iowa guidelines. More information can be found HERE.
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